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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 241.50 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 241.50 and 58.22 is: 87.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 241.50 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/241.50 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 241.50 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 14,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,060.13/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.37

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